Amazon unveils Smart Plug in India

Amazon announced the launch of its smart plug that works with Alexa and helps customers instantly add voice control to their existing range of appliances. With the Amazon Smart Plug, customers can add smart control to their existing appliances by pairing the smart plug with a compatible Alexa device (like Echo smart speakers) for hands free voice control.

Customers can create customized routines on their Alexa app to automate their day-to-day activities. For example, customers can schedule to turn off their night lamp at sunrise and turn on their electric kettle in the kitchen without moving a finger. Or they can create a schedule to turn on air-purifier intermittently through the day. Or, this holiday season, connect the festival lights to Amazon Smart Plug and set up an Alexa schedule to turn them on every evening. Go to the settings on your Alexa app, select the routines options and follow the steps to set up an Alexa routine.

With the Amazon Smart Plug, customers can control their connected appliances even when they’re not next to their appliances by using the Alexa app. For example, turn on the aquarium filter while not at home, or turn off the TV remotely while being in back to back meetings to regulate kids’ TV time.

Priced at ₹1999, the Amazon Smart Plug can be ordered on Amazon.in today. It is also available across Amazon kiosks in Mumbai and Bangalore as well as in select Croma and Reliance Digital outlets.

Amazon Smart Plug is available for just ₹999 when purchased as part of the bundle with Echo Dot.

“Setting up and controlling smart home should not require technology savviness. Customers in India

are increasingly experimenting with home automation and we want them to have simple yet affordable solutions to make their existing appliances smart using Alexa.” said Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices, India. “With Amazon Smart Plug, customers can add smart voice control to any appliance without the need to upgrade it”.